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April 15 2020 NVTA Board of Directors

Meeting Handouts

1. Draft Caltrans Report April 2020

2. April 10, 2020 Letter to Therese McMillan, Executive Director, Metropolitan Transportation Commission RE: Opportunities for Economic Stimulus – North Bay Counties List of Shovel Ready Projects

3. Revised Item 10.4 State and Federal Legislative Update adding Attachment 3 Project Advocacy Letter

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NVTA- Caltrans Report

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PIR (Project Initiation Report) PSR (Project Study Report) DED (Draft Environmental Document) PAED (Project Approval/ Environmental Document) PSE (Plans, Specifications, and Estimate) RWC (Right of Way Certification) RTL (Ready to List) CCA (Construction Contract Acceptance) ADV (Advertise Contract) BO (Bid Open) AWD (Award Contract)

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PROJECT INITIATION REPORT EA 4J820 (Completed 9/24/18) Tulucay Creek Bridge Replacement; NAPA 121 PM 5.9 in City of Napa Scope: Bridge Replacement

EA 0J890 (Completed 6/28/19) 5-Way Intersection; NAPA 121-PM 7.3 in City of Napa Scope: Intersection Improvement

EA 1Q620 (Completed 6/27/19) Pavement Preservation; NAPA 121 PM 4.5/10.7 in City of Napa Scope: Pavement repair . EA 2Q610 (Completed 6/27/19) Pavement Rehab; NAPA 29 PM 7.3/13.5 in County of Napa Scope: Pavement rehabilitation.

EA 0P730 (Completed 9/17/18) Advance Mitigation; NAPA 29 PM 15.6/22.8 in County of Napa Scope: Roadside Protection and Restoration Program mitigation purchase EA 0Q820 (Completed 6/28/19) Storm Damage; NAPA 29 PM 11.6/13.0 in City of Napa Scope: Culvert repair and grout injection at slipout EA 2Q510 Pavement Rehab; NAPA 29 PM 42.1/48.6 in County of Napa Scope: Pavement rehabilitation EA 0Q830 Storm Damage; NAPA 29 PM 46.1 in County of Napa Scope: Construct CIDH segmented pile wall at slipout

EA 0Q790 Storm Damage; NAPA 121 PM 13.4/20.7 in County of Napa Scope: Construct RSP at five slipout locations. EA 0Q810 Storm Damage; NAPA 121 PM 16.1 in County of Napa Scope: Reconstruct embankment with lightweight fill. EA 3Q760 Rumble Strips; NAPA 29, 121 & 128 Various Locations in County of Napa Scope: Construct Rumble Strips at seven locations.

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ENVIRONMENTAL

EA 0Q690 Storm Damage; NAPA 12 PM 2.1/2.6 in County of Napa Scope: Construct Rock Slope Protection (RSP) to prevent further slope washout and pavement repair Cost Estimate: $1.2M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 11/2020 PS&E: 4/2022 RWC: 5/2022 RTL: 6/2022 EA 2Q260 Napa Valley Vine Trail; NAPA 29-PM 33.4/37.9 in County of Napa Scope: Construct Class 1 Multiuse Path Cost Estimate: $6.1M Construction Capital Schedule: DED: 4/2020 PAED: 08/2020 PS&E: 10/2020 RWC: 10/2020 RTL: 11/2020 EA 4J830 Hopper Slough Creek; NAPA 128 PM 5.1 in County of Napa Scope: Bridge Replacement Cost Estimate: $7.9M Construction Capital Schedule: DED: 4/2020 PAED: 10/2020 PS&E: 4/2022 RWC: 4/2022 RTL: 5/2022 EA 0K630 Bridge Rails; NAPA 29 PM 14.1/19.04 in County of Napa Scope: Upgrade / Replace Bridge Rails Cost Estimate: $7.1M Construction Capital Schedule: DED:6/2020 PAED: 10/2020 PS&E: 3/2022 RWC: 4/2022 RTL: 6/2022 EA 2K150 Bridge Rails; NAPA 29 PM 28.43/29.3 in County of Napa Scope: Upgrade / Replace Bridge Rails at Sulphur and York Creeks in St. Helena Cost Estimate: $4.2M Construction Capital Schedule: DED:9/2020 PAED: 3/2021 PS&E: 5/2022 RWC: 4/2023 RTL: 4/2023 EA 4J990 Storm Water Quality Improvement; NAPA 29 PM 32.0/33.0 in County of Napa Scope: Improve water quality and fish passage Cost Estimate: $7.6M Construction Capital Schedule: DED: 7/2020 PAED: 12/2020 PS&E: 5/2022 RWC: 5/2022 RTL: 6/2022 EA 2K810 Anti-Vandalism Measure; NAPA 29 121-PM 11.0/R21.0 in County of Napa Scope: Replace Fencing Cost Estimate: $3.1M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 6/2020 PS&E: 12/2021 RWC: 1/2022 RTL: 4/2022 EA 4J300 Pavement Preservation; NAPA 29-PM 29.3/36.9From York Creek Bridge to Junction Route 128 in Calistoga Scope: Roadway/ Pavement preservation (CAPM) Cost Estimate: $9.7M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 07/2020 PS&E: 03/2021 RWC: 02/2021 RTL: 05/2021

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DESIGN

EA 4J410 Drainage Improvement; NAPA 29 PM 1.7/5.1 in City of American Canyon Scope: Rehabilitate Culverts Cost Estimate: $3.3M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 2/4/20 PSE: 12/2020 RWC: 7/2021 RTL: 08/2021 CCA: 09/2022 EA 4J210 Capell Creek Bridge #21-0064; NAPA 121-PM 18.59 in County of Napa Scope: Sub-structure rehabilitation and bridge scour mitigation Cost Estimate: $1.4M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 9/20/18 PSE: 2/4/20 RWC: 2/27/20 RTL: 4/2020 CCA: 12/2021

EA 0K000 ADA Compliance; NAPA 29 PM 0.0/14.6 in County of Napa Scope: Upgrade Pedestrian Facilities Cost Estimate: $1.0M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 7/1/19 PS&E: 1/2021 RWC: 1/2021 RTL: 3/2021 CCA: 7/2023 EA 4G21A Env. Mitigation at Huichica Creek; NAPA 121-PM 0.75 in County of Napa Scope: Environmental mitigation, monitoring and report at Huichica Creek Cost Estimate: $1.0M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 4/9/18 PSE: 4/2022 RWC: 6/2022 RTL: 6/2022 CCA: 12/2033

EA 3G64A Env. Mitigation & Plant Establishment at Napa River Bridge; NAPA 29 PM 37.0 in City of Calistoga Scope: Environmental mitigation at Napa River Bridge Cost Estimate: $0.5M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 2/9/15 PS&E: 5/9/19 RWC: 5/10/19 RTL: 5/29/19 CCA: 12/2024

EA 4G210 Widen Roadway at Huichica Creek; NAPA 121-PM 0.75 in County of Napa Scope: Remove existing triple box culverts and replace with a new single span bridge Cost Estimate: $8.7M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 4/9/18 PS&E: 04/2020 RWC: 05/2020 RTL: 05/2020 CCA: 12/2024

EA 2J88U Garnett Creek, Garnett Branch and No-Name Creek: NAPA 29-PM 39.0 & 43.8 in County of Napa Scope: Sub-structure rehabilitation and bridge scour mitigation Cost Estimate: $3.9M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 2/1/19 PSE: 10/2020 RWC: 5/2021 RTL: 6/2021 CCA: 10/2022 EA 28120 Soscol Junction Improvement; NAPA 29 PM 5.0/7.1 and NAPA 221 PM 0.0/0.7 in County of Napa Scope: Construct New Interchange at SR 221/29/12 Cost Estimate: $22M Construction Capital Schedule: DED: 9/20/19 PAED: 2/13/20 PSE: 03/2021 RWC: 04/2021 RTL: 06/2021

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CONSTRUCTION

EA 1G430 Conn Creek Bridge Scour Mitigation; NAPA 128 PM R7.4 on Silverado Trail in County of Napa Scope: Replace Bridge at Conn Creek Cost Estimate: $7.1M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 10/5/15 RTL: 6/29/18 AWD:3/29/19 (Ghilotti Construction) CCA: 12/2020 EA 2J100 Construct Roundabouts; NAPA 29-PM 11.36 in City of Napa Scope: Cooperative Project to construct a roundabout at northbound First St. Interchange. Cost Estimate: $3.8M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 7/18/16 RTL: 5/4/18 AWD:2/27/19 (O.C. Jones & Sons, Inc) CCA: 12/2020 EA 4G840 Capell Creek Bridge; NAPA 128-PM 20.2 in County of Napa Scope: Bridge Replacement Cost Estimate: $12.1M Construction Capital Schedule: PAED: 6/16/16 RTL: 6/29/18 AWD: 11/5/18 (Gordon Ball Inc.) CCA: 12/2022

ACTION ITEMS:

♦ Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) ♦ Solano Transportation Authority (STA) ♦♦ Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) ♦ Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) ♦

April 10, 2020 Via Electronic Mail

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Therese McMillan, Executive Director Metropolitan Transportation Commission Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, Suite 800 San Francisco, CA 94105-2066

RE: Opportunities for Economic Stimulus - North Bay Counties List of Shovel Ready Projects

Dear Ms. McMillan:

On behalf of the four North Bay Counties of Marin, Napa, Solano and Sonoma, we are forwarding you a list of shovel ready projects that, if funded, would greatly assist the North Bay and Bay Area economies. As we work to protect our residents from the tragic health impacts brought on by the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the economic impacts to our community are severe. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act in 2009 taught us well that construction and infrastructure projects, including transportation, are an essential employment and economic activity that can spur economic growth. We prepared this list of shovel ready projects in response to a request from the Bay Area Council and in preparation for emerging discussions in Sacramento and in Washington, DC on the need for economic stimulus.

As you are aware, all but essential workers (such as health care, public safety, food supply chain, etc.) are either working from home, or in many cases, have lost their jobs as numerous local businesses have closed their doors. Our counties, local cities, CTAs, and local transit operators are working together during this public health crisis to provide and maintain mobility options for essential workers and for essential trips by residents to the grocery store, pharmacies, and medical facilities. We were pleased to learn of the passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act last week, which will provide $25 billion in critically needed funding for the nation’s transit operators with an estimated $1.3 billion for Bay Area transit operators, including North Bay transit operators.

This attached list of shovel ready transportation infrastructure projects for the four North Bay Counties will provide the MTC region and the State of California a remedy to both mitigate some of the negative economic impacts from the pandemic and lead to faster economic recovery. The list of shovel ready projects includes the projected year to begin construction and the amount of funding necessary to move these projects into construction.

These are challenging times and these projects will greatly enhance the mobility of the North Bay Counties and the Bay Area and support thousands of critical construction related jobs, both during the pandemic crisis and after. We request MTC partner with our four CTAs to identify opportunities at the regional level and those that may emerge at the state and federal levels in the coming months.

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♦ Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) ♦ Solano Transportation Authority (STA) ♦ ♦ Sonoma County Transportation Authority (SCTA) ♦ Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) ♦

Page 2 of 2 North Bay CTAs Ltr. dated April 10, 2020 to MTC’s T. McMillan

Subject: Opportunities for Economic Stimulus - North Bay Counties List of Shovel Ready Project

Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, ______________________________ Damon Connolly MTC Commissioner, Marin County

_______________________________ Jake Mackenzie MTC Commissioner, Sonoma County

______________________________ Alfredo Pedroza, Vice Chair MTC Commissioner, Napa County

_______________________________ David Rabbitt MTC Commissioner, Sonoma County

______________________________ James Spering MTC Commissioner, Solano County

Attachments: A. North Bay Shovel Ready Projects List – County by County B. North Bay Shovel Ready Projects List – By Construction Year

Cc: Scott Haggerty, Chair, Metropolitan Transportation Commission Daryl Halls, Executive Director, Solano Transportation Authority Kate Miller, Executive Director, Napa Valley Transportation Authority Anne Richman, Executive Director, Transportation Authority Marin Suzanne Smith, Executive Director, Sonoma County Transportation Authority

Agency Project Description CON Readiness

Total Project Cost

(Millions)

Proposed Requested

Amount (Millions)Marin County Sir Francis Drake Corridor Rehabilitation Project Rehabilitate Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between Highway 101 and the Ross Town limits, including the following improvements:

intersection and traffic signal improvements, street lighting, pedestrian accessibility improvements, pedestrian path widening, asphalt pavement resurfacing, utility and drainage improvements, traffic striping, and landscaping improvements.

June 2020 $26.8 $7

TAM Marin-Sonoma Narrows (MSN) B7/B8 Project Last HOV gap closure on Highway 101 for the entire corridor located in northern Novato July 2020 $142 $130

TAM North-South Greenway Multi-Use Path Gap Closure Project

The North-South Greenway is a non-motorized bicycle and pedestrian transportation network connecting San Francisco County with Sonoma County. The Central arin portion of the Greenway has been pursued since 2004. The project will close the gap between the existing pedestrian bridge over Sir Francis Drake Blvd and existing multi-use path at Wornum Drive. The project is being implemented in phases with the major component located within the state highway ROW.

Aug 2020 $15.5 $2.0

TAM US 101 Bellam Interchange Improvements Safety Project to remove daily back-ups onto southbound U.S. 101. Project will separate regional traffic from local traffic by adding a second off-ramp lane and an additional right turn lane modifications will reduce conflicts from the I-580 Bellam off-ramp.

Sept 2020 $6.3 $3.2

Marin Transit Countywide Bus Stop Improvement Program Improve accessibility and upgrade amenities at up to 20 stops throughout Marin County Sep 2020 $1.2 $1.2

Marin Transit Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Electrical upgrades and charger installation for four electric buses Sep 2020 $0.5 $0.5TAM Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job

creation)Direct block grant funding to cities and counties for pavement rehabilitaion work that can be done quickly and create construction job that will increase PCI and provide drivers and cyclists smooth roads

Nov 2020 $40 $40

SMART Blackpoint Bridge Replacement Replace Blackpoint Bridge - system need with immediate freight rail and US Coast Guard waterway shipping benefits, with additional future passenger rail benefits as part of the Novato-Suisun SMART rail project

March 2021 $54 $54

Marin Transit Facility Improvements Preliminary Engineering and Design work for an Operations and Maintenance Facility; Electrical upgrades and charger installation for non-revenue vehicle

TBD $0.14 $0.14

Marin Totals $286.44 $238.04


Total Project Cost

(Millions)

Proposed Requested

Amount (Millions)SCTA SMART rail extension to Windsor, capital costs (incl.

systems work) Extend passenger rail service to the Town of Windsor, including all PTC systems work 2020 $65 $40

SCTA SMART rail extension to Healdsburg, systems work Extend passenger rail service to the Town of Healdsburg including all PTC systems work 2020 $30 $30SCTA Sonoma County Transit Maintenace yard expansion and

electric infrastructure Provide facility improvements to support electric bus charging infrastructure 2020 $2 $2

SCTA Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job creation)

Direct block grant funding to cities and counties for pavement rehabilitaion work that can be done quickly and create construction job that will increase PCI and provide drivers and cyclists smooth roads

2020 $55 $55

SCTA Santa Rosa Transit maintenance yard expansion and electric infrastructure Provide facility improvements to support electric bus charging infrastructure 2020 $1 $1

SCTA 2020 Street Construction and Improvements Project - Cotati

Rehabilitate existing roadways for the Hub Streets and W. Sierra Avenue to W. School Street and enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety features

2020 $4 $4

SCTA Chase Street Bridge Replacement - Sonoma Upgrading a deficient bridge to provide a safe and adequate creek crossing for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians; two vehicle lanes, with shoulders and sidewalks on both sides of the lanes

2020 $2 $2

SCTA Petaluma Transit facility roof replacement Provide facility improvements to support bus service operations 2020 $0.1 $0.1

SCTA SMART Petaluma Station Construct the second station in Petaluma providing access to residents on the east side of town to rail service 2021 $11 $11SCTA Hearn Avenue Interchange Improve connectivity between affordable neighborhoods and reatil and commercial job centers via a new interchange with added capacity

for vehciles, bus routes and new bicycle and pedestrian access.2021 $32 $18

SCTA SR 116/121 intersection improvements Remove a right turn lane and install a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 121 and 116. The project would relocate the park and ride lot, and widen the roadway to allow for turn lanes into and out of existing commercial uses. The park and ride lot will be relocated and the capacity will remain the same in the new location.

2022 $22 $20

SCTA Hwy 101 Bike/Ped Overcrossing Provide safe bike and pedestrian connection across Hwy 101 between Santa Rosa Junior College on the east side and SMART passengerrail and retails centers on the west side

2022 $16 $14

Sonoma Totals $240.1 $197.1

North Bay CTA Shovel-Ready Project List - 4/6/2020

9 Total Projects

12 Total Projects


Total Project Cost

(Millions)

Proposed Requested

Amount (Millions)NVTA Vine Maintenance Facility Build new 6-bay aintenance facility in Napa County to support the Vine transit System, replacing 50 year old obsolete facility. The project

includes modern bus wash and electric fueling infrastructure.August 2020 $32 $20

NVTA Imola Park and Ride The Imola Park and Ride is located adjacent to SR 29 and is a state-owned facility. The project includes a complete rehabilitation of the park and ride to improve safety and transit operations and adds pedestrian access to two new SR 29 on highway transit passenger facilities and related pedestrian facilities.

September 2020 $3 $0.5

NVTA Green Island Industrial Road and Complete Street Enhancement Project

Reconstruct and widen Green Island Road in American Canyon. This is a major industrial road serving one of Napa Valley’s growing industrial areas adjacent to SR 29. The project includes constructing a class 1 commuter facility. (This project is in a Priority Production Area).

September 2020 $16 $10

NVTA Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job creation)


November 2020 $35 $35

NVTASt. Helena Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project (SR 29)

The St. Helena Downtown Pedestrian Improvement project on SR 29/St. Helena (Main Street) upgrades and replaces sidewalks on both sides of State Route 29. The project also includes safety upgrades including seventeen curb ramps, bulb-outs, crosswalk enhancements including crosswalk striping/markings. The project also includes landscape improvements, landscape irrigation and street furnishings.

March 2021 $7 $5.8

NVTA Soscol Junction (SR 29/SR 221 Interchange) Construct interchange at SR 29/SR 221 in Napa County. Replaces signaled intersection with an overpass on SR 29 and double roundabouts underneath the superstructure to allow multi-modal turning operations in all directions. (This project is adjacent to a Priority Production Area)

June 2021 $65 $20

NVTA St. Helena to Calistoga Vine Trail (Class 1) Complete a 10 mile class 1 bike and pedestrian facility connecting the cities of Calistoga and St. Helena. When completed, the Vine Trail will be a 47-mile facility connecting the Napa Valley to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. (This project is in a Priority Conservation Area).

June 2021 $13 $3

Napa Totals $171 $94


Total Project

Cost (Milli )

Proposed Requested

Amount (Milli )STA I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange Project – Package 2A Construct widened connector from SR37 to I-80, eliminate weave from I-80 to I-680. July 2020 $93.7 $16.7

STA - City of Fairfield Hannigan Rail Station Depot Building & Access Construct a new train station depot building and new 119 parking spaces Sept 2020 $8 $8 STA - City of Vallejo Vallejo Station Phase B Construct an 800+ space parking garage, part over 1,000 units of TOD housing around the Vallejo Ferry terminal Sept 2020 $30 $20 STA I-80 Managed Lanes Project (Red Top Rd to I-505) Construct 18 miles of managed lanes, promote regional transit and carpooling Oct. 2020 $275.8 $133 STA - City of Fairfield Jepson Pkwy Phases 2B & 2C Widen segment of Vanden Rd from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, last two segment of the Jepson Parkway; currently a bottleneck. Oct 2020 $44 $26 STA - Solano County County Road Safety Improvements Overlay County Roads along idetified safety corridors, including biking, safety equipement and striping and operational improvements October 2020 $5 $5 STA Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job


November 2020 $50 $50

STA - City of Dixon Parkway Blvd. Overcrossing Construct an overcrossing of UPRR for safety, traffic operations, and to promote housing. Dec 2020 $20 $15 STA - City of Vacaville I-505/Vaca Valley Interchange Construct three roundabouts at I-505 Vaca Valley to improve safety and traffic operations. Dec 2020 $15.5 $7.5

STA SR 37/ Fairgrounds Dr. Interchange Redesign the Fairgrounds Dr interchange to improve capacity, operations, and pedestrian safety. May 2021 $24 $4 STA - City of Vallejo Bay Trail/Vine Trail Construct 6 miles of new Bay/Vine Trail in Vallejo June 2021 $8 $2 STA – SolTrans/FAST SolanoExpress Electrification Infrastructure Construct electrical upgrades at the Soltrans and FAST maintenance yards to allow for the electrification of SolanoExpress intercity buses. June 2021 $25 $15

STA I-80 Eastbound Truck Scales Construct a odern, safe, and efficient truck scales on Eastbound I-80, similar to the WB side. June 2023 $230 $125 Solano Totals $829 $427

4 Northbay Counties SR37 – Congestion relief from SR121 to Mare Island (Segment B)

Add one lane in each direction to reduce travel times and improve safety Oct 2022 $200 $150

North Bay Totals $1,726.54 $1,106.14

7 Total Projects

14 Total Projects

42 Total Projects


Total Project Cost

(Millions)

Proposed Requested

Amount (Millions)

Marin County Sir Francis Drake Corridor Rehabilitation Project Rehabilitate Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between Highway 101 and the Ross Town limits, including the following improvements: intersectionand traffic signal improvements, street lighting, pedestrian accessibility improvements, pedestrian path widening, asphalt pavement resurfacing, utility and drainage improvements, traffic striping, and landscaping improvements.

June 2020 $26.8 $7

TAM Marin-Sonoma Narrows (MSN) B7/B8 Project Last HOV gap closure on Highway 101 for the entire corridor located in northern Novato July 2020 $142 $130

STA I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange Project – Package 2A Construct widened connector from SR37 to I-80, eliminate weave from I-80 to I-680. July 2020 $93.7 $16.7

TAM North-South Greenway Multi-Use Path Gap Closure Project

The North-South Greenway is a non-motorized bicycle and pedestrian transportation network connecting San Francisco County with Sonoma County. The Central Marin portion of the Greenway has been pursued since 2004. The project will close the gap between the existing pedestrian bridge over Sir Francis Drake Blvd and existing multi-use path at Wornum Drive. The project is being implemented in phases with the major component located within the state highway ROW.

Aug 2020 $15.5 $2.0

NVTA Vine Maintenance Facility Build new 6-bay maintenance facility in Napa County to support the Vine transit System, replacing 50 year old obsolete facility. The project includes modern bus wash and electric fueling infrastructure.

August 2020 $32 $20

TAM US 101 Bellam Interchange Improvements Safety Project to remove daily back-ups onto southbound U.S. 101. Project will separate regional traffic from local traffic by adding a second off-ramp lane and an additional right turn lane modifications will reduce conflicts from the I-580 Bellam off-ramp.

Sept 2020 $6.3 $3.2

Marin Transit Countywide Bus Stop Improvement Program Improve accessibility and upgrade amenities at up to 20 stops throughout Marin County Sep 2020 $1.2 $1.2

Marin Transit Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Electrical upgrades and charger installation for four electric buses Sep 2020 $0.5 $0.5NVTA Imola Park and Ride The Imola Park and Ride is located adjacent to SR 29 and is a state-owned facility. The project includes a complete rehabilitation of the

park and ride to improve safety and transit operations and adds pedestrian access to two new SR 29 on highway transit passenger facilities and related pedestrian facilities.

September 2020 $3 $0.5

NVTA Green Island Industrial Road and Complete Street Enhancement Project

Reconstruct and widen Green Island Road in American Canyon. This is a major industrial road serving one of Napa Valley’s growing industrial areas adjacent to SR 29. The project includes constructing a class 1 commuter facility. (This project is in a Priority Production Area).

September 2020 $16 $10

STA - City of Fairfield Hannigan Rail Station Depot Building & Access Construct a new train station depot building and new 119 parking spaces Sept 2020 $8 $8STA - City of Vallejo Vallejo Station Phase B Construct an 800+ space parking garage, part over 1,000 units of TOD housing around the Vallejo Ferry terminal Sept 2020 $30 $20SCTA SMART rail extension to Windsor, capital costs (incl.

systems work) Extend passenger rail service to the Town of Windsor, including all PTC systems work2020 $65 $40

SCTA SMART rail extension to Healdsburg, systems work Extend passenger rail service to the Town of Healdsburg, including all PTC systems work 2020 $30 $30

SCTA Sonoma County Transit Maintenace yard expansion and electric infrastructure Provide facility improvements to support electric bus charging infrastructure

$2 $2

SCTA Santa Rosa Transit maintenance yard expansion and electric infrastructure Provide facility improvements to support electric bus charging infrastructure 2020 $1 $1

SCTA 2020 Street Construction and Improvements Project - Cotati

Rehabilitate existing roadways for the Hub Streets and W. Sierra Avenue to W. School Street and enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety features

2020 $4 $4

SCTA Chase Street Bridge Replacement - Sonoma Upgrading a deficient bridge to provide a safe and adequate creek crossing for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians; two vehicle lanes, with shoulders and sidewalks on both sides of the lanes

2020 $2 $2

SCTA Petaluma Transit facility roof replacement Provide facility improvements to support bus service operations 2020 $0.1 $0.1STA I-80 Managed Lanes Project (Red Top Rd to I-505) Construct 18 miles of managed lanes, promote regional transit and carpooling Oct. 2020 $275.8 $133STA - City of Fairfield Jepson Pkwy Phases 2B & 2C Widen segment of Vanden Rd from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, last two segment of the Jepson Parkway; currently a bottleneck. Oct 2020 $44 $26STA - Solano County County Road Safety Improvements Overlay County Roads along idetified safety corridors, including biking, safety equipement and striping and operational improvements October 2020 $5 $5TAM Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job


Nov 2020 $40 $40

SCTA Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job creation)


November 2020 $55 $55

NVTA Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job creation)


November 2020 $35 $35

STA Road Rehab Block Grant (2 year program for quick job creation)


November 2020 $50 $50

STA - City of Dixon Parkway Blvd. Overcrossing Construct an overcrossing of UPRR for safety, traffic operations, and to promote housing. Dec 2020 $20 $15

STA - City of VacavilleI-505/Vaca Valley Interchange Construct three roundabouts at I-505 Vaca Valley to improve safety and traffic operations. Dec 2020 $15.5 $7.5

2020 Totals $1,019.4 $664.2

North Bay CTA Shovel-Ready Project List - 4/6/2020

28 Total Projects


Total Project Cost

(Millions)

Proposed Requested

Amount (Millions)NVTA

St. Helena Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project (SR 29)

The St. Helena Downtown Pedestrian Improvement project on SR 29/St. Helena (Main Street) upgrades and replaces sidewalks on both sides of State Route 29. The project also includes safety upgrades including seventeen curb ramps, bulb-outs, crosswalk enhancements including crosswalk striping/markings. The project also includes landscape improvements, landscape irrigation and street furnishings.

March 2021 $7 $5.8

SMART Blackpoint Bridge Replacement Replace Blackpoint Bridge - system need with immediate freight rail and US Coast Guard waterway shipping benefits, with additional future passenger rail benefits as part of the Novato-Suisun SMART rail project

March 2021 $54 $54

STA SR 37/ Fairgrounds Dr. Interchange Redesign the Fairgrounds Dr interchange to improve capacity, operations, and pedestrian safety. May 2021 $24 $4

NVTA Soscol Junction (SR 29/SR 221 Interchange) Construct interchange at SR 29/SR 221 in Napa County. Replaces signaled intersection with an overpass on SR 29 and double roundabouts underneath the superstructure to allow multi-modal turning operations in all directions. (This project is adjacent to a Priority Production Area)

June 2021 $65 $20

NVTA St. Helena to Calistoga Vine Trail (Class 1) Complete a 10 mile class 1 bike and pedestrian facility connecting the cities of Calistoga and St. Helena. When completed, the Vine Trail will be a 47-mile facility connecting the Napa Valley to the Vallejo Ferry Terminal. (This project is in a Priority Conservation Area).

June 2021 $13 $3

STA - City of Vallejo Bay Trail/Vine Trail Construct 6 miles of new Bay/Vine Trail in Vallejo June 2021 $8 $2STA – SolTrans/FASTSolanoExpress Electrification Infrastructure Construct electrical upgrades at the Soltrans and FAST maintenance yards to allow for the electrification of SolanoExpress intercity buses. June 2021 $25 $15

SCTA SMART Petaluma Station Construct the second station in Petaluma providing access to residents on the east side of town to rail service 2021 $11 $11

SCTA Hearn Avenue Interchange Improve connectivity between affordable neighborhoods and reatil and commercial job centers via a new interchange with added capacity forvehciles, bus routes and new bicycle and pedestrian access.

2021 $32 $20

2021 Totals $239 $135


Total Project Cost

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Proposed Requested

Amount (Millions)Marin Transit Facility Improvements Preliminary Engineering and Design work for an Operations and Maintenance Facility; Electrical upgrades and charger installation for non-

revenue vehicleTBD $0.14 $0.14

SCTA SR 116/121 intersection improvements Remove a right turn lane and install a roundabout at the intersection of Highway 121 and 116. The project would relocate the park and ride lot, and widen the roadway to allow for turn lanes into and out of existing commercial uses. The park and ride lot will be relocated and the capacity will remain the same in the new location.

2022 $22 $20

SCTA Hwy 101 Bike/Ped Overcrossing Provide safe bike and pedestrian connection across Hwy 101 between Santa Rosa Junior College on the east side and SMART passenger rail and retails centers on the west side

2022 $16 $14

4 Northbay Counties SR37 – Congestion relief from SR121 to Mare Island (Segment B)

Add one lane in each direction to reduce travel times and improve safety 2022 $200 $150

STA I-80 Eastbound Truck Scales Construct a modern, safe, and efficient truck scales on Eastbound I-80, similar to the WB side. June 2023 $230 $1252022 or Later Totals 5 Total Projects $468.14 $309.14

North Bay Totals 42 Total Projects $1,726.54 $1,108.14

8 Total Projects

April 15, 2020 NVTA Agenda Item 10.4

Continued From: New Action Requested: APPROVE

REVISED 04/14/2020

NAPA VALLEY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY Board Agenda Letter ______________________________________________________________________

TO: Board of Directors

FROM: Kate Miller, Executive Director REPORT BY: Kate Miller, Executive Director

(707) 259-8634 / Email: [email protected]

SUBJECT: State Legislative Update and State Bill Matrix ______________________________________________________________________

RECOMMENDATION That the Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) Board receive the State Legislative update prepared by Platinum Advisors (Attachment 1) and approve board position recommendations for bills on the State Bill Matrix (Attachment 2), and authorize Chair Canning to sign the attached letter advocating for specific projects and programs to federal and state legislators should project funding become available through various COVID-19 economic stimulus efforts (Attachment 3). OTHER OPTIONS FOR CONSIDERATION The board could reject the proposed recommendations and adopt other positions, or take no action and request that staff remove the legislation from the bill matrix. COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION None EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Attached is the State legislative update (Attachment 1), and State Bill Matrix (Attachment 2). As noted in the legislative report, given the economic considerations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic Shelter in Place Order, the legislature is not likely to focus on any other issues this legislative session other than the following four topics: COVID-19 Economic Recovery, Housing and Homelessness, Fire Prevention and Recovery, and the FY 2020-21 budget. Nevertheless, the following bills were introduced that are likely to be carried over to a future session and staff is requesting that the board take action as follows:

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NVTA Agenda Letter Wednesday, April 15, 2020 Agenda Item 10.4

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• AB 2057 (Chiu) – is currently a spot bill to establish a seamless Bay Area transit system. Staff recommends that the board take a watch position on this bill.

• AB 2176 (Holden) – This bill would require public transit operators to provide free

transit passes to community college and colleges in the State system. It further limits colleges from charging fees to subsidize student transit fares. Staff is recommending that the board take an oppose position unless amended to identify revenues to backfill the agency’s fares. This bill would cost the agency $63,000 annually.

• AB 3209 (Aguiar-Curry) – This bill is currently a spot bill. The bill would redirect proceeds from the sale of excess parcels in/around the Soscol Junction project on SR 29 to highway projects in Napa in coordination with NVTA. Staff is recommending that the Board take a support position on this bill.

• SB 1408 (Dodd) – SB 1408 would authorize tolling on SR 37 to generate revenues to make improvements along the corridor. Staff is recommending that the board take a support position on this bill.

PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS 1. Staff Report 2. Public Comments 3. Motion, Second, Discussion and Vote FISCAL IMPACT Is there a Fiscal Impact? No SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS Attachments: (1) March 27, 2020 State Legislative Update (Platinum Advisors)

(2) March 30, 2020 State Bill Matrix (Platinum Advisors) (3) State and Federal Advocacy Letter

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ATTACHMENT 1 NVTA Agenda Item 10.4

April 15, 2020

March 27, 2020 TO: Kate Miller, Executive Director Napa Valley Transportation Authority FR: Steve Wallauch Platinum Advisors RE: Legislative Update _____

Activity and discussions coming from the Administration, Legislature, and legislative staff remain focused on COVID-19. We are acutely aware that you are receiving a huge number of updates from various entities regarding the pandemic, and therefore, we are limiting this update to some basic, high-level state activities.

The Department of Finance released instruction to state agencies and departments this week that the COVID-19 pandemic necessitates revisiting the governor’s budget proposal in terms of pending augmentations as well as already approved adjustments. Finance sent a letter to the legislative budget chairs providing the same information and stating that they would be re-evaluating budget changes in the context of a workload budget, which is, in essence, the budget year cost of currently authorized services, adjusted for changes in enrollment, caseload, or population.

The Department of Finance also announced that is transferring $1.3 billion from the State’s emergency reserve account to purchase personal protective equipment and critical medical supplies, enhance the surge capacity of hospitals and medical facilities, and procure other items necessary to support the state’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 outbreak.

Legislature: In response to the COVID-19 crisis, the Legislature recessed until at least April 13th. This has raised questions on how the legislature can operate during this shelter-in-place order. Currently, the "desk" is open in the Senate which allows for amendments to Senate bills to be processed. Amendments to bills in the Assembly are not currently being processed. However, other than Senate and Assembly Caucus meetings via conference calls all legislative operations have ceased. Both the Senate and Assembly are exploring the legal restrictions on the ability to hold hearings via conference call or other remote means. The Assembly is developing an online system to hold hearings and receive public comment. While this will take a few weeks to set-up, legal opinions conflict on the ability to hold hearings and take actions in

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this manner. The Capitol will remain closed for the time being, only credentialed staff can enter the building.

Legislation: There is a growing consensus to hold all legislation that is not related to addressing the COVID-19 crisis, homelessness, or wildfire preparedness. At this point members are being asked to narrow and prioritize which bills they want to move forward. However, leadership for now is leaving to the committee chairs the power to decide which bills to hear and which to hold.

Budget: As mentioned above, the Department of Finance issued a budget letter stating it is reevaluating all budget changes proposed for the 2020-21 budget. This includes all support and local assistance adjustments, including capital outlay. The budget being developed by the DOF will be a "workload budget" which will only take into consideration changes to enrollment, caseload, or mandated changes. Since there is a Constitutional deadline to pass a budget by June 15th, the legislature will return at some point to pass a bare bones budget. Sales tax revenue is expected to take an enormous hit. The anticipated severe drop in economic activity is expected to produce immediate impacts to the current fiscal year (2019-20) and the 2020-21 budget year.

Legislative Analyst: The Legislative Analyst’s Office has launched a new webpage focused on federal actions impacting California relative to COVID-19. So far, there is information on the page related to unemployment, nutrition programs, disaster declarations and funding implications, and the federal health related response. The page can be found here: lao.ca.gov/Government/COVID19

February General Fund Revenues: These numbers do not reflect any impacts from COVID-19 and are therefore, in a sense, what could have been. We anticipate that the next few months’ numbers will prove far more telling. Eight months into the 2019-20 fiscal year, the Department of Finance (DOF) and the State Controller released reports on General Fund revenues, showing them in comparison to the 2020-21 governor’s budget forecast.

Feb 2020 Tax Revenues

DOF Feb DOF Fiscal Year-to-Date

State Controller Fiscal Year-to-Date

Corporation $11 million above forecast

$19 million below forecast

$92.834 million below forecast

Personal Income

$257 million above forecast

$1.665 billion above forecast


Sales and Use $49 million above forecast



Total Revenues $181 million above forecast


$2.6 million above forecast

http://www.dof.ca.gov/Forecasting/Economics/Economic_and_Revenue_Updates/documents/Mar_2020_FB.pdf

https://sco.ca.gov/Files-ARD/CASH/February2020StatementofGeneralFundCashReceiptsandDisbursements.pdf

https://sco.ca.gov/Files-ARD/CASH/February2020StatementofGeneralFundCashReceiptsandDisbursements.pdf

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LEGISLATION: Bus on Shoulders: Senator Beall has amended SB 1283 to create a pilot program for allowing transit buses to use the highway shoulder in order to avoid congestion. SB 1283 would allow Caltrans to select 4 pilot projects in Northern California and 4 pilot projects in Southern California. Prior to issuing a call for projects, the bill requires Caltrans to work with the Highway Patrol on developing guidelines that will include a 35-mph maximum speed limit and specifications for the shoulders. In addition, based on the applications received Caltrans, the Highway Patrol and the transit operator shall jointly determine the state highways, or highway segments, that will be used in the pilot. After two-years of operating the pilot, the transit operator must submit a report to the legislature addressing specified information.

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March 30, 2020 Action Items Bills Subject Status Proposed -

Position

AB 2057 (Chiu D) San Francisco Bay area: public transportation

AB 2057 is currently a spot bill that contains intent language to establish a seamlessly integrated regional transit system. While the impetus for this legislation is from the Seamless Bay Area effort, Assemblyman Chiu intends to work with transit operators to craft legislation that will advance service coordination and fare integration throughout the Bay Area. This will not be an easy process, but one that we will be actively involved in.

ASSEMBLY PRINT Recommended Position: WATCH

AB 2176 (Holden D) Free student transit passes: eligibility for state funding.

AB 2176 is also structured the same as AB 1350 and AB 2012, but it would require transit operators to provide a free transit pass to any student enrolled in community college, California State University (CSU), or University of California (UC). In addition, AB 2176 includes language that would prohibit a community college, CSU or UC from charging students a fee for any transit service provided by a transit operator that is required to provide free student passes.

ASSEMBLY TRANSP Recommended Position: Oppose Unless Amended

AB 3209 (Aguiar-Curry D) California Transportation Commission.

As amended, AB 3209 authorizes the NVTA to develop and submit to the California Transportation Commission (CTC) a local alternative transportation investment plan. The plan would direct the re-investment of proceeds from the sale excess right-of-way located at the intersection of State Highway Route 29 and State Highway Route 221 to address transportation problems and

ASSEMBLY TRANSP SPONSOR

ATTACHMENT 2 NVTA Agenda Item 10.4

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https://a17.asmdc.org/

http://ctweb.capitoltrack.com/public/publishbillinfo.aspx?bi=zMIsZ5wmgfredBe%2bQlLUHmv6Oa6%2fNNwMxj6tRz3HcONY89FHCV%2f23diHs4WaNU%2b5




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AB 3209 (Continued)

opportunities on state highways in the county.

SB 1408 (Dodd D) State Route 37 Toll Bridge Act.

SB 1408 would authorize another toll bridge in the Bay Area. While the bill currently does not specify the entity that would operate and maintain the toll facilities, the bill would authorize a toll for the use of the Sonoma Creek Bridge along Highway 37. The primary purpose of the toll authority is to fund improvement to the Highway 37 corridor that address sea level rise threats, flooding, and congestion.

SENATE TRANSP Recommended Position: SUPPORT

Existing Positions

Bills Subject Status Client Positions

AB 1350 (Gonzalez D) Youth Transit Pass Pilot Program.

AB 1350 (Gonzalez) was introduced last year with the intent of creating a funding program to provide free student bus passes. However, AB 1350 was amended earlier this month to replace the grant program with a mandate on transit operators. As drafted, if a public transit operator wants to receive State Transit Assistance (STA), Transportation Development Act (TDA) or Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds then it shall provide free buses to persons 18 years of age and under. While the bill states that these free passes will be counted as a full fare for purposes of farebox calculations, this would still create a significant fiscal impact on transit operators. While the author intends to address the fiscal impact of this bill, on behalf of NVTA we intend to work with the author to include a stable long-term funding source that is sufficient to address the cost impact.

SENATE RULES OPPOSE unless amended

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AB 1839 (Bonta D) Climate change: California Green New Deal.

AB 1839 proposes a Green New Deal for California. As currently drafted, this measure would establish a policy framework of principles and goals to address negative climate change impacts and inequity. One of the elements of the New deal include increasing affordable housing and public transportation by doubling their current availability by 2030. AB 1839 would create the California Green New Deal Council, which would consist of specified agency secretaries. This Council will develop and submit a report to the Legislature on recommendations and policies to achieve the specified goals. However, the current version is a general outline of future content. Amendments are expected that provide more details on how the goals of the Green New Deal will achieved.

ASSEMBLY PRINT Watch

AB 2012 (Chu D) Free senior transit passes: eligibility for state funding.

AB 2012 by Assemblyman Kansen Chu was introduced on January 28th. Similar to AB 1350, this bill would mandate all public transit operators to provide free transit passes to individuals aged 65 and over if the operators want to remain eligible to receive STA, TDA and LCTOP funds. To be consistent with the action on AB 1350, an Oppose Unless Amended position is also recommended on AB 2012.

ASSEMBLY TRANSP Oppose Unless Amended

ACA 1 (Aguiar-Curry D) Local government financing: affordable

ACA 1 failed passage on the Assembly Floor. Reconsideration was granted, and another attempt is possible, but the measure was 8 votes short of the 54 needed for passage. A few Democrat members voted No, and several others

ASSEMBLY FLOOR Failed Passage – Reconsideration Granted

SUPPORT





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housing and public infrastructure: voter approval. ACA 1 (Continued)

abstained. Given the stigma that this measure erodes Prop 13 protections makes it unlikely it will secure the needed support to move to the Senate. ACA 1 would lower the voter threshold for property tax increases, parcel taxes and sales taxes to 55% if the funds are used for affordable housing and infrastructure projects. This includes capital improvements to transit and streets and highways. However, ACA 1 does not allow for the 55% local measure to use the tax revenue for transit operations.

SB 336 (Dodd D) Transportation: fully-automated transit vehicles.

SB 336 aims to address safety and customer service issues by requiring at least one public transit employee to be present on any fully automated transit vehicle. The public transit employee shall be trained in passenger safety, communications, emergency preparedness, and assisting the disabled and elderly. SB 336 would also require any transit operator that deploys an autonomous vehicle to submit a report to the legislature on that deployment by March 31st, 2025. SB 336 would sunset on January 1, 2025.

ASSEMBLY TRANSP – Two-Year Bill

SUPPORT

http://sd03.senate.ca.gov/

Dear State/Federal Representative: The Napa Valley Transportation Authority (NVTA) serves as the county transportation agency (CTA) and public transit provider for Napa County. As you are aware, all but essential workers (such as health care, public safety, food supply chain, public transit operators, public works, etc.) are either working from home, or in many cases, have lost their jobs as numerous local businesses have closed their doors. Our counties, local cities, CTAs, and local transit operators are working together during this public health crisis to provide and maintain mobility options for essential workers and for essential trips by residents to the grocery store, pharmacies, and medical facilities. We were pleased to learn of the passage of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act last week, which will provide $25 billion in critically needed funding for the nation’s transit operators with an estimated $1.3 billion for Bay Area transit operators, some of which will be used to sustain the Vine Transit system here in Napa. We are forwarding you a list of projects that would greatly assist Napa and Bay Area economies recover from the impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we work to protect our residents from the tragic health impacts brought on by the spread of the virus, the economic impacts to our community is severe. Transportation construction and infrastructure projects, have proven to create new employment opportunities and increase economic activity. NVTA and its City/Town/County partners prepared the list of projects in response to a request from the Bay Area Council and in preparation for emerging discussions in Sacramento and in Washington, DC on the need for economic stimulus. Our State and Federal governments recognize the critical need of an additional stimulus bill – one that will aid economic recovery when the pandemic has past. Napa’s economy is heavily reliant on its wine and tourist industry. The COVID-19 Stay at Home order has been devastating to Napa Valley’s wine making industry, its hotels, and restaurants, many of which are small businesses with few resources to sustain an extended economic downturn. New construction projects will create jobs for those have been misplaced and help invigorate economic growth. This attached list of transportation infrastructure projects will provide the MTC region and the State of California a remedy to both mitigate some of the negative economic impacts from the pandemic and lead to faster economic recovery. The list of projects includes the projected year to begin construction and the amount of funding necessary to move these projects into construction. These are challenging times and these projects will greatly enhance the mobility of Napa and the greater Bay Area and support thousands of critical construction related jobs, both during the pandemic crisis and after. On behalf of the NVTA Board, I commend you for the work that you’re doing to protect our communities from harm and your vision and leadership to ensure a strong economic recovery. Sincerely, Chris Canning Chair, Napa Valley Transportation Authority

ATTACHMENT 3 NVTA Agenda Item10.4

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NVTA High Priority Projects

Project Title Project Cost Funding Shortfall

Construction

Soscol Junction $65 million $20 million June 2021 Vine Maintenance Facility $32 million $20 million August 2020 Calistoga to St. Helena Vine Trail $13 million $3 million June 2021 Imola Park and Ride $3 million $0.5 million September 2020 St. Helena Downtown Pedestrian Improvement Project (SR 29)

$7 million $5.8 million March 2021

Green Island Industrial Road and Complete Street Enhancement Project

$16 million $10 million September 2020

Road Rehab Block Grant $35 million $35 million November 2020

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